Human Intelligence Test Prep

According to “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” what is the best definition of emotional intelligence?

• the ability to make smart decisions no matter your environment

• the ability to separate yourself from others

• the ability to connect to and relate to experiences

• the ability to understand and recognize your own feelings and those of others

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According to “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” why might emotional intelligence (EQ) be considered even more important than IQ? Choose two options.

• EQ predicts the ability to use logic to solve problems.

• EQ predicts success and overall happiness.

• EQ predicts the ability to memorize facts.

• EQ predicts the quality of relationships.

• EQ predicts athletic ability.

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According to “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” what are some conditions that emotional intelligence skills may improve? Choose two options.

• anxiety

• memorization

• night terrors

• mood swings

• hallucinations

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As explained in “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” how can you use emotional intelligence to improve physical well-being?

• by relating to those around you

• by learning to manage stress

• by building stronger bonds

• by motivating yourself

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Based on its context, what is the most likely meaning of perspective in this excerpt from “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?”

• fault

• potential

• disapproval

• point of view

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What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of discern in this excerpt from “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?”

It is also a powerful skill to be able to recognize and discern the feelings of others, making a connection and gaining trust.

• perceive

• ridicule

• eliminate

• misunderstand

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The word critical has more than one meaning. What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of critical in this excerpt from “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?”

It’s easy to see how social emotional intelligence plays a very important role in many areas of life. It plays a critical role in every aspect of the quality of our professional and personal existence.

• life-threatening

• judgmental

• unfavorable

• significant

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What does the author most clearly mean by the underlined group of words in this excerpt from “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?”

Since businesses are essentially people, anything that impacts the effectiveness of a person will also impact the business in which they work or run.

• Without business, people could not survive.

• People are an important part of any business.

• Businesses are designed to help people.

• Each business was built by one person.

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Part A: As explained in “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” what is one way in which emotional intelligence might improve your relationships with others?

• by showing you how to make yourself happy in all situations

• by teaching you to forgive any mistakes that others make

• by enabling you to give effective group presentations

• by helping you to communicate with others

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Part B: Which sentence from “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” best supports the answer to Part A?

• Experts are discovering that a person’s EQ is not only a more efficient predictor of the quality of potential relationships, but also an effective predictor for success….

• Your level of emotional intelligence is your ability to understand and recognize your own emotions and reactions.

• By understanding your emotions you can better manage yourself and communicate effectively.

• While technology can aid us in learning and mastering information, it’s mastering emotional intelligence where we learn to manage and master our emotions.

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